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At a swim meet hosted by Naperville Central Lexi Goldstone races to the finish. Goldstone propels off the wall in order to obtain maximum speed.
Junior’s swim journey takes a turn
Chloe Ma, Correspondent • October 26, 2025
Meghan Plackett
New Staff Profile: Megan Plackett
Tianyao He, Correspondent • October 16, 2025
TwoSet Violin performed on Oct. 14. Their concert took place at the Chicago Symphony Center. (Photo Credit: Tianyao He and TwoSet Violin)
Review: TwoSet Violin Concert at Symphony Center
Tianyao He, Correspondent • October 26, 2025
Sophomore Lacie Williams twists past two defenders during a game against Rosary on Aug. 28. Central won 19-6 in their first-ever game, marking a strong start to the program.
Naperville Central Girls Flag Football opens historic season with 19-6 win over Rosary
Lola Schwerha, Content Managing Editor • September 22, 2025
Senior Aiden Clark runs the ball downfield in an IHSA State Series Semifinal game against York on Nov. 23, 2024. Clark was named Central Times’ 2025 Male Athlete of the Year.
2025 Male Athlete of the Year: Aiden Clark
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025
High-protein alternatives to everyday packaged food staples are taking over grocery aisles, promoting a "healthier" diet focused on maximizing protein consumption over other essential macronutrients. Whether or not it is truly healthy to rely on these foods to reach protein goals has been a subject of debate by influencers, gym-goers, and nutritionists. (Photo credit: Delish)
Opinion: “High Protein” alternatives don’t deliver on their promises
Ella Mitch, Correspondent • October 24, 2025
Pumping his fist in the air, Carl Sissac, a paraprofessional at Washington Junior High School, rallies in support of NESPA on Nov. 18 in front of District 203's Public School Administration Center. "I came here to let these guys, these suits, know that they have serious people here that are willing to bend over backwards and they should be compensated for it," Sissac said. More than 100 supporters of NESPA Attended the rally.
‘We’re not invisible’: NESPA supporters rally for increased wages
Jay Deegan and Sarah Segvich November 19, 2024
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